Surveillance and Societal Dynamics in Guiyang

This chapter explores a new surveillance system in Guiyang aimed at monitoring migrant populations and controlling urban crime, revealing the challenges and limitations of such initiatives. It discusses the interplay between state surveillance, capitalism, and data analytics, drawing historical comparisons with crime management in cities like New York. Additionally, the chapter examines the role of tech companies and the contrasting freedoms of engineers in China versus the United States, highlighting the cultural and societal barriers to advocacy within the tech industry.